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25 Aug

No one will save you, except you

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCOVID, HIV/AIDS, TB

Jackie Wilson Asheeke Thieves and con artists thrive in tough times. Periods of fear and uncertainty make most people desperate for relief. Enter the conmen. They take people’s dreams and fears and use it against them. These people are without conscience; they tell any lie that separates people from their money. Ripped off people condemn the police or the government for not protecting them. But, at the end of the day no one will save you, except you. The government handles the laws, regulations and the climate for our quality of life. We need the police to enforce the laws.…

25 Aug

Data is the new land

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedFacebooks, Gmail, Googles, The Time Traveler, Twitters

The Time Traveler: Hugh Ellis Data is the new land. In the past, and still often in the present, the ownership of land determined who would survive, who had the potential to get rich, who married whom, and who had the most potential to influence government policies. Now, ownership of the mass of data we generate and consume through the Internet increasingly determines the same things. Consider Uber, the biggest taxi company in the world. It owns not a single car or service station, and (except where national laws force it to do so) it employs no drivers. What it…

25 Aug

Masses must wait for a cake that never seems to grow

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedYours Truly Ideologically

Yours Truly Ideologically: Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Yours Truly Ideologically strongly believes that because of the nature of the independence the country gained, the flag independence, the content thereof, which socio-economically, and politico-culturally has since not seen any fundamental transformation. Therefore, Namibia cannot as yet speak, even the least of the economic empowerment of the masses, while their economic empowerment must have been the essence of the liberation and emancipation struggle.Contrary to what many would like us believe, especially the political elite and aspiring bourgeoisie. Thus, it has been strange to Yours Truly Ideologically, how those politically running the country, can be…

21 Aug

Shiimi launches Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCredit Guarantee Scheme, Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, SMEs

Staff Writer Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has announced the commencement of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs. The scheme will provide collateral cover of 60 percent for qualifying SMEs applying for finance from participating commercial finance institutions. “The rationale behind the Credit Guarantee Scheme is that there are SMEs with excellent prospects for success and viable business plans, but lacking the necessary collateral to obtain loans. Commercial finance institutions require the security of collateral to ensure that their capital is preserved in the event of an SME being unable to repay their loans. By insuring credit granted to qualifying SMEs,…

19 Aug

The Hair and Beauty Charity sees 78% increase in support requests during Covid-19

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, Hair and Beauty Charity

Amanda Pauley The Hair and Beauty Charity has experienced a 78% increase in requests for financial support from beauty and hair professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic – the largest surge since the charity was established in 1853. Despite suffering a “major loss of income” due to the cancellation of several fundraising activities, the charity has been able to support beneficiaries through a relief fund that has currently raised £30,000 during the crisis. In the first month of lockdown, the charity saw its monthly expenditure rise by 105%. The charity had distributed more than £60,000 to beneficiaries between April and June;…

19 Aug

Book Reviews – Jackie’s recent reading list

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedBook Reviews

Staying at home more these days has allowed me the time to do what I have been doing since I was four years old. That is: Reading books. I love leaving my reality and entering a world created by authors. I love a good story. Amazon.com and Audible.com have massive sales these days. I got into the .99 cent and 2-for-1 sale and came away with great reads. Here are three that I just finished. Lila by Naima Coster – This is supposed to be an intimate true story about the complexities of female friendship and the way two girls…

19 Aug

How to protect yourself against cybercrime

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, cybercrime, Johnny Truter

Johnny Truter Worldwide studies indicate that approximately five billion people were active internet users in July 2020. This comprises 59 percent of the global population. These numbers, accompanied by COVID-19’s preventative measures such as social distancing, has led to an increase in cyber-crime attacks. The responsibility is on us as individuals and businesses to strengthen our defences, and mitigate the risks by taking the essential precautions. Here are a variety of ways on how to protect yourself against cyber-crime - wrongdoing that involves a computer and a network: Use unique and robust passwords: You should use long, unique, and cryptic…

18 Aug

O&L acquires majority stake in German company

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH, O&L Nexentury, Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group

Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has acquired a majority stake in CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions GmbH from the exiting shareholder CRONIMET Mining AG in Switzerland and the deal is effective, 1 August 2020. Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC), is a German-based renewable energy project development, investment and asset management company. “The merger comes after half a decade of successfully partnering with CRONIMET in Namibia through a joint venture. In cementing the corporate merger, the O&L Energy business and CRONIMET will henceforth adopt its new trade name and brand, “O&L Nexentury” As of August 2020, “CRONIMET Mining Power Solutions” and “O&L…

14 Aug

Netflix – The Old Guard – check it out!

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedNetflix, The Old Guard

Jackie Wilson Asheeke Ok, Martha, my youngest daughter and movie-watching BFF, and I saw The Old Guard on Netflix. OMG (as she would say) – that movie was lit! Ironically, my other daughter, Neni in France also watched it. We agreed that the next movie we watch, we will do it via Netflix Party so we can text each other while the movie is going on. I must give context that we are a super-hero-movie-loving household. Therefore, a movie about a hidden team of immortal mercenaries that have been running around the planet fighting in wars and conflicts for centuries…

14 Aug

COUCH CAT: Send for take-out, please

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCOVID, State of Emergency

Jackie Wilson Asheeke With the setback in our advancement towards a full end of the State of Emergency, restaurants and cafes are getting kicked in the butt again. We can’t go to our usual places and meet friends, socialize (from a distance), or get a hot meal or cappuccino anymore. We can only get take away. To keep the declining restaurants alive for a bit longer, those who can, must get take-aways as often as possible. If you are like me and working remote and suffering on half salary indefinitely, money is super tight (even though you are actually putting…